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Tiny House Segment: Another New Tiny House TV Show
It seems there is a TV show for just about every interest. Food, wilderness, interior design, fishing, hunting, etc. Previously I gave a review on a TV show that was new on the block: Tiny House Nation is all about families that downsize from large family homes to tiny homes. Today,…
Monday Minimalist Inspiration: 12 of our Favorite Images!
Today is just a quick post to share some of our favorite inspiration, motivation, and encouragement. Need a reminder just WHY downsizing, decluttering, and deowning is so important? Perhaps these quotes will help. Need the motivation to start? Read a few of these. Feel free to share, “pin”, and whatever else! Enjoy!…
Decluttering Tips For Our Most Cluttered Spaces
Here are 7 decluttering tips for some of our most cluttered spaces! Cluttered cabinets? Take the doors off the cabinets. You’re less likely to overstuff those cabinets if the contents are visible. There’s plenty of options here. You can remove the doors and organize the contents, you can opt for…
Happy New Year! Minimalism Is Simple – 2014: Recap
Another year has come and gone. Whew! It has certainly been a rollercoaster of cluttering and decluttering throughout the year, and figuring out tips and tricks to help others. 2014 was our strongest year yet, and here’s why: In 2014, the MIS blog… broke 1/2 a million views! In 2014, the…
Minimalist Lifestyle Choices – Don’t Deprive Yourself
I keep starting this post and then stopping. The topic of “depriving” yourself when you’re downsizing and simplifying is a difficult one to address. At what point is it considered “depriving yourself”? I find myself wanting to tell you to “go for it!” if you find something you love, but…
Minimalist Decor: Organizing Craft Rooms
We know! We’ve been a bit scarce in updating our minimalist decor category. No worries though, today we have a new installment of the Minimalist Decor series – organizing craft rooms!! Our Minimalist Decor series features a different room, posted once a month. Today we’re focusing on craft rooms!! Craft rooms (or…
Want To Be Happy? Be Grateful.
There is quite a lot going on right now in the world. Even if you are like me and try not to let the disturbing news affect you, some days it can be tough. I try to keep updated with a general overview of world events but other days, I…
Tiny Segment: Interview with Ron & Sue – Life In A Tiny Shiny Mansion
Today’s interview is with the duo Ron & Sue Corl and their life in the Shiny Tiny Mansion. Read on to learn more! Aly: What is your sq. ft.? Ron & Sue (R&S): It’s funny, but back in 2006 when I was finishing up building the house, I calculated from my “pencil plans” that we…
Minimalist Living – Working From Home
Many of you know that I have been self-employed for many years and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Below is a video with a few tips to help those that are working from home.be successful if you choose the self-employment route. I’m living my life on my terms…
Living Simply In A Chaotic World
This week’s post from me may feel like it’s all over the place. That’s because I’m feeling all over the place lately. I never in a million years expected what we as a society are experiencing right now and to be honest, it’s a bit scary. At least it’s scary…
